Keyword: well-being

Testing Online Meaning-Centered Groups in Promoting Psychological Well-Being and Reducing Distress in Ontario Retirement Home Residents — Testing Online Meaning-Centered Groups in Promoting Psychological Well-Being and Reducing ...
COVID-19 has had a substantial negative impact on the health and well-being of older Canadians, a demographic with […]

3 Aug, 2021 tagged Spark-ON v1 / Cognitive Health / long-term care / psychological resiliency / social isolation / well-being / Spark

MY PLAN: Health Coaching Helps People with Dementia in Rural Areas — MY PLAN: Health Coaching Helps People with Dementia in Rural ...
What is the issue? Patients living with dementia and their caregivers need more access to programs that help […]

12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / health coach / lifestyle change / quality of life / self-care / well-being / Spark

COMPAs App Improves Communication between Seniors with Dementia and their Caregivers — COMPAs App Improves Communication between Seniors with Dementia and their ...
An app improves communication for persons with dementia and caregivers in a long-term care setting, improving quality of life and reducing caregiver stress.

12 May, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / caregiver burden / caregiver stress / communication / COMPAs / dementia / long-term care / quality of life / well-being / Spark

Can Brain Stimulation Reduce Depression and Length of Stay in Hospital? — Can Brain Stimulation Reduce Depression and Length of Stay in ...
What is the issue? Many older adults take medications to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. An emerging […]

6 May, 2020 tagged Spark v2 / Cognitive Health / anxiety / depression / long-term care / seniors / transcranial direct current stimulation / well-being / Spark

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: Connecting Isolated Seniors by Phone — Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: Connecting Isolated Seniors by Phone
A low-tech solution to social isolation.

2 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Cognitive Health / seniors / service delivery / social isolation / telephone / well-being / Spark

LifeView Program: Video Memories Improve Palliative Care Experience — LifeView Program: Video Memories Improve Palliative Care Experience
The LIFEView program created positive experiences, conversations and reminiscing in palliative care patients.

31 Dec, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Aging in Place / LIFEView / palliative care / patients / quality of life / reminiscence / seniors / well-being / Spark

Mindfulness Training for People with Cognitive Impairment — Mindfulness Training for People with Cognitive Impairment
The Mindful Aging Program may help decrease stress in people with cognitive impairment.

23 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / cognitive impairment / meditation / Mindful Aging Program / seniors’ care / well-being / Spark

Virtual Reality Reduces Negative Moods in Long-Term Care Residents — Virtual Reality Reduces Negative Moods in Long-Term Care Residents
Do long-term care residents benefit from using virtual reality?

19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Cognitive Health / long-term care / quality of life / recreation / virtual reality / well-being / Spark

iGeriCare: Online Dementia Resources from a Geriatrician — iGeriCare: Online Dementia Resources from a Geriatrician
iGeriCare is an online education program for caregivers.

19 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / dementia / iGeriCare / point-of-care worker / web-based tool / well-being / Spark

Minds in Motion®: A Fitness and Social Activity — Minds in Motion®: A Fitness and Social Activity
Minds in Motion is a social program that uses physical activity and mental stimulation for people with dementia and their care partners.

18 Sep, 2019 tagged KMP2 v1 / Cognitive Health / caregivers / dementia / Minds in Motion / physical activity / social activity / well-being / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

Dementia Talk App — Dementia Talk App
Dementia Talk allows caregivers to track and manage their loved ones’ behaviours and communicate with point-of-care workers.

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Aging in Place / app / caregivers / dementia / Dementia Talk / seniors’ care / well-being / Spark

The Fountain of Health Initiative Promotes Brain Health Activities — The Fountain of Health Initiative Promotes Brain Health Activities
The Fountain of Health helps users achieve brain health goals

18 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Care Coordination and Navigation / apps / cognitive fitness / cognitive impairment / Fountain of Health / web-based tools / well-being / Spark